Solving of a decade-long mystery could help in fight against TB

(University of Sussex) Research carried out by the University of Sussex and the Polish Academy of Sciences has identified two key proteins that allow mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), to 'lay low' within cells designed to destroy them. It is hoped this discovery will aid in the designing of new antibiotics that could help target mycobacteria, particularly during their latent phase.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news